Crafting PR Stories for Media Success with Mickie Kennedy

In this episode of The Exceptional Sales Leader Podcast, I welcome Mickie Kennedy from eReleases, who shares insightful strategies on how small businesses can maximise their public relations efforts. Mickie elaborates on the importance of crafting compelling stories in press releases, stating that a well-written release can turn into dozens of articles that significantly raise a company's profile. His journey from a creative writing background to founding eReleases underscores his dedication to demystifying PR for businesses of all sizes. The conversation dives into the nuances of press releases and emphasises the need for small businesses to tell engaging stories that resonate with journalists and, by extension, their target audiences. Mickie discusses the advantages of connecting with industry journalists through strategic press releases and offers practical tips on utilising AI to enhance PR materials. He highlights the efficacy of combining human interest elements in business narratives to achieve authentic engagement. By the end of the episode, listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of effective PR tactics and the benefits of a thought-out strategy to yield high-value media coverage. To connect with Mickie and to learn more about what he does, please go to: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/ Website - https://www.ereleases.com/